Apprenticeships
MULTI-OCCUPATIONAL TRADES
Skagit Valley College is affiliated with three apprenticeship programs, the Northwest Carpenter’s Institute of Washington, the Northwest Washington Electrical Industry JATC, and Dakota Creek Industries. The Multi-Occupational Trades degree offers a combination of on-the-job experience provided by a registered apprenticeship training program and related general education courses. The program is intended for students already enrolled in an apprenticeship program approved by the Joint Apprenticeship Training Council (JATC). Students enrolled in apprenticeship courses who are interested in this degree should contact their apprenticeship coordinator for more information. Please click on the tab you are interested in to learn more!
Specialized Program Information
Completion of (or concurrent enrollment in) a registered apprenticeship program that includes a minimum of 6,000 clock hours of on-the-job training (OJT) and a minimum of 450 clock hours of related supplemental instruction (RSI) certified by a Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee (JATC). In addition to the completion of OJT and RSI clock hours, students must complete 17 credits of general education coursework to earn the applied science degree.
To Apply
Although these apprenticeship programs are affiliated with Skagit Valley College, each program has its own coordinator and selection procedures. Generally, applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Washington state driver’s license, and go through a selection process which might include a written test, physical test, drug test, and/or interview.
If you are interested in applying to one of these apprenticeships or would like more information, please log onto the program’s website linked below.
Northwest Carpenter’s Institute of Washington
Northwest Washington Electrical Industry JATC
Multi-Occupational Trades, AAS
Please note: Anyone interested in this program must be enrolled in an apprenticeship program to be eligible.
FAQ
You will need to apply through the OAAP. However, the steps to apply are slightly different. After you’ve created your account, you will need to select the following fields to apply for the AAS:
-College: Skagit Valley College
-I will be enrolling as a...First Year
-Program: Professional Technical
Term: Choose most current term available
Degree or Certificate I am seeking...Multi-Occupational Trades AAS
Academic Focus Area: Choose 1 of the following depending on your apprenticeship:
- Carpenter CARCAAPR
- Inside Wireman ELEIWAPR
- LE Sound&Comm COLSCAPR
- Marine Electrician Appr DCII E
- Rsdntl Wireman ELERWAPR
- Ship/Fab Appr DCII MEFSFAPR
Below is a screenshot showing the fields to select to apply for the AAS outside of the Academic Focus Area.
Learn more about the Multi-Occupational Trades, AAS. Completing the AAS requires several additional courses including:
CSS 103 - First Quarter Experience
- or an equivalent CSS course.
CMST& 210:E - Interpersonal Communication
- or CMST 220.
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I
- or any college level math.
How to Apply to the OAAP
1) Search to see if you have an existing ctclink number at Skagit Valley College here.
2) Create your account and start your OOAP application here.
If you have questions, watch the informational video below. For help, reach out to apprenticeship@skagit.edu.
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"Dakota Creek Industries is incredibly proud to celebrate our first two apprentices,
Mikaila Buday and Cecil Hawthorne, who have graduated from our apprenticeship program
with their AA in Multi Occupational Trades Degrees from Skagit Valley College!
They are now officially card-carrying journey persons.
Congratulations, Mikaila and Cecil, on this amazing achievement!"